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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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