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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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