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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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