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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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