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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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