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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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