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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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