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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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