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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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