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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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