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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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