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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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