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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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