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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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