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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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