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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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