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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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