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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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