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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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