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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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