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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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