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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students 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 massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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