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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling 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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