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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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