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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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