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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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