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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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