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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally 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 online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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