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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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