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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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