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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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