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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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