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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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