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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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