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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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