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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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