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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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