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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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