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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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