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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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