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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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