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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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