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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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