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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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