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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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