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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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