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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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