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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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