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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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