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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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