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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans 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. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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