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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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