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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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