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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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