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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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