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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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