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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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