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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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