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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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