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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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