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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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