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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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