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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education