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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations 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. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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