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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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