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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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