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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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