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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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