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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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