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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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