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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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