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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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