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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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