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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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