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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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