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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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