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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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