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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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