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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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