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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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