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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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