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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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