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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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