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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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