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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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