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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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