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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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