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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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