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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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