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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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