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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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