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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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