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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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