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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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