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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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