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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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