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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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