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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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