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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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