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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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