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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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