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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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