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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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