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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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