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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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