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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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