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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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