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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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