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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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