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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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