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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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