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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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