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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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