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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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