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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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