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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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