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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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