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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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