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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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