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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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