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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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