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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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