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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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