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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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