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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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