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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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