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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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