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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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