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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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