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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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