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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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