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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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