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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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