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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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