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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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