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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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 MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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