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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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