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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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