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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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