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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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