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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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