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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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