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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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