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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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