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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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