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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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