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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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