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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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