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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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