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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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