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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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