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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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