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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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