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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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