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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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