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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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