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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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