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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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