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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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