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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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