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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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