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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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