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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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