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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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