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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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