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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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