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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)