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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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