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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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