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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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