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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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