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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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