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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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