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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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