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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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