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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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