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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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