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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education