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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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