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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major 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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