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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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