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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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