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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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