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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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