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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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