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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over 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 open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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