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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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