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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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