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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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