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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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