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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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