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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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