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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important 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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