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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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