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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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