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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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