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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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