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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth 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 mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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