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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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