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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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