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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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