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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate 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 massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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