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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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