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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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