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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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