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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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