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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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