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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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