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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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