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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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