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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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