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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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