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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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