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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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