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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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