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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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