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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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