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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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