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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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