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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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