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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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