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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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