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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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