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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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