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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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