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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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