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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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