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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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