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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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