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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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