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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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