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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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