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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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