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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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