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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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