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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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