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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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