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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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