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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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