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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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