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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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