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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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