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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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