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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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