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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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