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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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