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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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