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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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