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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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