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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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