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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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