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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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