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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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