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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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