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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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