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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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