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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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