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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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