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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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