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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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