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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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