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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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