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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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