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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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