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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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