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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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