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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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