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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative 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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