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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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