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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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