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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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