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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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