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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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