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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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