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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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