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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations 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 open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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