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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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