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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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