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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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