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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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