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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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