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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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