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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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