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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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