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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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