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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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