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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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