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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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