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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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