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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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