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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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