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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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