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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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