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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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