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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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