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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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