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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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