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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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