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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education