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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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