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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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