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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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