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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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