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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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