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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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