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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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