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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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