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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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