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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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