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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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