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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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