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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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