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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of 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 MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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