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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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