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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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