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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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