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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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