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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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