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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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