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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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