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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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