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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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