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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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