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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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