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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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