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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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