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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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