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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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