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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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