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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners 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. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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