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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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