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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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