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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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