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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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