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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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