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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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