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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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