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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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