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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)