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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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