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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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