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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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