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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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