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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. 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. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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