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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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