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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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