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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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