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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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