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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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