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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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