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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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