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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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