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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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