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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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