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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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