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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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