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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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