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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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