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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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