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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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