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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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