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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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