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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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