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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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