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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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