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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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