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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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