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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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