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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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