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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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