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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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