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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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