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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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