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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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