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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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