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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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