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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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