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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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