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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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