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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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