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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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