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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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