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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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