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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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