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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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