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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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