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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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