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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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