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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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