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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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