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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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