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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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