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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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