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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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