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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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