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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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