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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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