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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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