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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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