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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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