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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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