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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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