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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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