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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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