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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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