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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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