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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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