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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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