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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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