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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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