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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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