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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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