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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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