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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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