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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources