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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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