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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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