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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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