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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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