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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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