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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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