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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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