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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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