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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with 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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