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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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