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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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