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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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