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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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