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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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