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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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