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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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