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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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