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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people 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. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education