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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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