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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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