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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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