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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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