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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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