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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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