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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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