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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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