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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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