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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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