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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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