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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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