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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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