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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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