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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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