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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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