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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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