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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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