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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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