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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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