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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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