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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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