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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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