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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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