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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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