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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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