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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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