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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over 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 classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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