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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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