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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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