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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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