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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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