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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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