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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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