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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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