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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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