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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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