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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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