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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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