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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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