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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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