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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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