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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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