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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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