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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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