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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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