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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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