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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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