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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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