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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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