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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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