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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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