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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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