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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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