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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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