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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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