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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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