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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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