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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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