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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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