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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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