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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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