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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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