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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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