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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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