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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations 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 ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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