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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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