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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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