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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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