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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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