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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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