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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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