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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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