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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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