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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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