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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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