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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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