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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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