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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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